LINDA MAE REIDLER
Linda Mae Reidler, 81 died in her home surrounded by family on 7 September 2026 following a courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born 19 April 1945 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of 9 children of George Joseph and Elsie Elizabeth (Dodds) Hoke from Rausch Creek, Tremont Township, Pennsylvania. Linda was a…
Read MoreHolden Chamber Holds Meeting
Twenty-six members and guests were in attendance last Thursday when the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce met at Key Coffee in downtown Holden. The guest speaker for the day way Courtney Grissum, from State Fair Community College in Sedalia. In addition to a slide presentation, Grissum said a goal of hers was to become better…
Read MoreNational Day of Service & Remembrance – 9/11
On Friday, September 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Holden Senior Center will be holding an evening of family friendly activities. 605 E. 10th St., Holden, MO, 64040 There will be a memory wall, first responder vehicles, refreshments, live music, drawings and more!
Read MoreDoris Marie Chester
Doris Marie Chester, age 96, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a family who loved her dearly, and a legacy that will continue through the generations who knew and loved her. Doris was born on Saturday,…
Read MoreSeptember Brings Truck, Tractor Pull To Holden
The month of September is set to bring yet another exciting event to town! Saturday, Sept. 26, the Holden Truck and Tractor Pull will be at the Holden Industrial Park. The Missouri State Tractor Pulling Association will be there to put on another great show starting at 2:00 p.m. At that time the Brush Pullers…
Read MoreCity Posts Update On Centralized Trash Haulers Contract
In case you missed it, the City of Holden posted an update earlier this month regarding a centralized trash haulers contract. The goal of the effort is to provide the city with a more stable and affordable service. It read as follows: The City of Holden has been working with the Solid Waste West Central…
Read MoreCity Council Gathers For August Meeting
The Holden City Council Gathered Thursday, Aug. 20 for its regular monthly meeting. After approval of the agenda, Council took up the following: Community Comments Jeannie England stood and addressed the city council with her feedback regarding the Flock camera. Police Chief David Mayhew gave his response on how the system worked and explained that…
Read MoreHolden Street Fair Has Returned!
The annual Holden Street Fair is upon us! This Friday and Saturday (Aug. 28 & 29) the downtown area will be filled rides, vendors, food and fun for everyone, so don’t miss out on what will be a great weekend. The theme for this year’s celebration is “250 Years True, To The Red, White and…
Read MoreDennis N. Pine
Dennis N. Pine, 71 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Dennis Pine was born May 27, 1955 in Holden, the son of Raymond H. Pine and Edith (Day) Pine. He was a lifelong resident of Holden. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 73.…
Read MoreJennifer Lynn Manford
Jennifer Lynn Manford, née Pleitner, lived a life that was full—of adventure, laughter, friendship, family, and an extraordinary love for the world around her. She died on August 3, 2026, at the age of 48. Jennifer was brilliant, endlessly curious, and a voracious reader. She had a remarkable mind and a deep appreciation for learning,…
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